Barber, Thomas M., McCarthy, M. I., Franks, S. and Wass, J. A. H. (2007) Metabolic syndrome in polycystic ovary syndrome. Polish Journal of Endocrinology (Endokrynologia Polska), 58 (1). pp. 34-41. ISSN 0423–104X.

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Abstract

Both metabolic syndrome (MS) and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are common among women. The exact prevalence of MS in women with PCOS is dependent upon the diagnostic criteria used for each. However, the frequent co-occurrence of both MS and PCOS in women is suggestive of a common aetiology. In this short review article we argue that insulin resistance, as a consequence of abdominal obesity, may represent such a common aetiology. We also review the literature on the prevalence of MS in women with PCOS and consider the impact that the particular criteria used to diagnose both MS and PCOS may have had on these estimates of prevalence.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Divisions:	Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School > Biomedical Sciences Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School > Biomedical Sciences > Translational & Experimental Medicine > Metabolic and Vascular Health (- until July 2016) Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School
Journal or Publication Title:	Polish Journal of Endocrinology (Endokrynologia Polska)
Publisher:	Wydawnictwo Via Medica
ISSN:	0423–104X
Official Date:	2007
Dates:	Date Event 2007 Published 1 March 2007 Accepted
Volume:	58
Number:	1
Page Range:	pp. 34-41
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Open Access (Creative Commons)

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